We discussed at the last meeting that it is increasingly difficult to follow and understand what’s really going on politically in Nicaragua, so I’m now going to list some sources here that may help. I’m linking directly to the search page for “nicaragua”:
Colombian newspaper El Tiempo (Spanish)
Latin American Post (each article available in English and in Spanish)
well, that’s all I have so far, suggestions welcome!
meeting at the Town Hall (and on zoom) on Tue 19.3. at 7pm. Lots of exciting plans for this year to discuss including the visit of two young musicians from Nicaragua who are due to perform with others from the other twin cities in a concert this summer.
sorry for the late notice, but the OLAT AGM is happening tomorrow,
Tue 30.1. at 7pm at the Town Hall and also on Zoom.
We will be looking at how the last year has gone and how to maintain links with León, raise our profile and future fund raising and will Elect Officers for the coming year.
After AGM business we will discuss the Twin Cities Youth Orchestra Project 7 – 14 July, when young classical musicians from Oxford’s Twin cities will come together to play Carmina Burana at the Town Hall on Saturday 13 July. We are very excited that we will be bringing two young Nicaraguan musicians – Jose who plays violin and Cesar who plays cello – to Oxford. They will have a week on the Orchestra Project and then a week visiting schools and places of interest.
We also hope to have the Misa Campesina later in the year.
A friendly reminder that the next meeting of OLAT is on Tuesday 19 September 2023, 7 pm at Oxford Town Hall and also on Zoom.
Please note that we have updated the Agenda. The last item on the Agenda is “Where do we go from here? What should be the future for the Leon Association?” We hope to have a full discussion on this, so it is important that as many people as possible attend, either in person or on Zoom.
We will also be looking at how the Sponsored Swim went on Friday 13 July – despite awful weather! And our future plans for OLAT.
Do join us either in person at the Town Hall or via Zoom, it will be good to see you!.
Thank you for your continued support.
Swimmers braved the rain and cold to take part in the annual sponsored swim for Leon. Here are some photos of the event taken by Yonglin Mai:
Our Annual Fund Raising Swim is on Friday 14 July, 4pm – 7 pm at our usual pool – Hinksey Heated Outdoor Pool, Lake Street, Oxford OX1 4RP. We are very grateful to Fusion and the staff at Hinksey Pool for their continued hospitality.
This is our most important fund raising event of the year, for our twin city of León, so do please come along to swim and support the fund raising, and get any friends involved and have some fun! We really need you! Nicaragua needs our support and solidarity more than ever.
Please see the poster attached. If you could display it that would be helpful. To register email Jen Houston at the address shown on the poster.
All singers and musicians are invited to join in this year’s Misa Campesina on Sunday 4.6. at 11:15 am . We are now able to confirm the rehearsal times.
Two rehearsals will take place at the Quaker Meeting House in St. Giles:
Saturday 27.5.
Saturday 3.6.
each from 10 am till noon.
Exciting news: we can now confirm that the Nicaraguan folk mass, the Misa Campesina will be sung again this year – as it was for many years until 2019. It is scheduled for
Sunday 4th of June
There will be two rehearsals on the two Saturdays before the event, ie May 27 and June 3.
All singers and instrumentalists welcome to join the fun. The music is fun and easy to play, and there are a couple of very experienced people on hand who have done it many times before.
Email Jen Houston (jen_houston AT hotmail DOT com) for details or watch this space. We will confirm precise rehearsal place and times closer to the time.
Dear Members and Supporters, ¡Feliz Año Nuevo a todos! The next meeting of the Oxford León Association is on Tuesday 24 January at 7 pm at the Town Hall and for those who can’t get to the Town Hall, and on Zoom, details have been emailed out, contact any member if you haven’t received them.We will be looking at how the last year has gone and how to maintain links with León, raise our profile and future fund raising and will elect officers for the coming year. We also hope to have the Misa Campesina later in the year. After due business we will have a short talk by Martin Roger of NECAT about his trip to Nicaragua at the end of last year. We will also hear from Christian who has recently returned from León. We look forward to seeing you on 24 January, all are welcome!
During the seasonal lights festival on Friday 18.11. there will be a mulled wine stall on Bonn Square where you can meet people from all the international links including the Oxford Leon Association. We’ll be there from 4:30 to 9 am.
I’m afraid we’re not listed on the official page of the lights festival, but I’m putting the link to facilitate planning the evening …
Oxford León Association 